Issue Position: Bringing Jobs Back to Southside

Issue Position

We are told the economy is improving and unemployment is low, but it's hard to see the effects of that in our region. Over the years countless businesses have been forced to close taking good paying jobs with them. We need to show that Southside is open for business and that starts with a favorable tax climate and eliminating burdensome regulations that hurt businesses. Jobs are not a partisan issue. We need to work with everyone, regardless of party, to make sure Southside is an attractive place to open a business. We need to offer our local governments a hand in identifying and bringing new business into the region. We need to discover how we can assist new small businesses to open and operate.

Agriculture is critical to our economy. We need to ensure preservation of farmland, reduce unnecessary and unfounded regulation on farmers and the farming industry, and create a business climate where agriculture in all forms can thrive.

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